Denise Rodriguez is a Financial Advisor with Moran & Associates in the Towson, MD office, affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works primarily with professional women and couples seeking guidance in managing their financial futures. Denise’s clients are often balancing careers and family responsibilities and look for clarity and security in their financial plans as they progress through different life stages. Denise specializes in creating personalized wealth management strategies tailored to each client’s goals, focusing on areas such as college education planning, family wealth management, legacy and philanthropic planning, retirement, tax minimization, and managing new wealth. She begins with a comprehensive wealth plan to understand the purpose of each client’s assets and develops an investment strategy that aligns with their long-term objectives. Denise holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida and participates in the Chesapeake Professional Women's Network. Outside of work, Denise enjoys cooking, reading, traveling, practicing yoga, and spending time with her family.

Olujimi Ijandipe is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank and AXA Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, by providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates primarily through program sponsors and third-party managers, offering both advisory and brokerage solutions.

Michael Anselmi Jr. is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2019. Prior to this, he worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association from 2015 to 2019. He also owns and operates Anselmi Investment Advisory, LLC in Ellicott City, MD. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options that include retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, with additional niche services for clients meeting certain net-worth thresholds.

Jason Dudderar is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes firm-approved planning tools and models developed by its Global Investment Committee.

Timothy Pilarski is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Services Group since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning services that do not include individual security recommendations as part of the standalone planning program.

Abigail Allen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Citigroup Global Markets Inc and Kane Financial, as well as academic and extracurricular activities during her time at SUNY Brockport and Maynooth University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis.

Alexander Rotman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and market analysis.

Chinonye Omoruyi is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and SunTrust Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she is a recording artist. Wells Fargo Advisors provides investment advisory services and financial planning to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by extensive research and a broad product platform.

Michaela Gutmann is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Wells Fargo and Bank of America, including roles at Merrill. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Ashley Owens is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, Owens worked at Merrill and has held various roles including sales associate for Under Armour. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Mary Dispaldo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and in various roles outside finance including education and retail. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning using structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Leilani Moten is a Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, operating as a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor. In her role, she focuses on understanding clients' individual goals and priorities to develop personalized investment strategies aimed at pursuing their financial objectives. Her services include investment advice as well as access to banking and lending solutions through Bank of America. Her expertise covers a range of financial planning areas such as general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected expenses. She emphasizes building relationships with clients to provide tailored guidance and support as their financial needs evolve. Leilani holds a Bachelor's Degree from Morgan State University and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation.

Brad Schwartz is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he owns B Squared Capital, an LLC unrelated to Ameriprise investments. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients nearing or in retirement who meet specified asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

James Hodges is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Towson, MD, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 50 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2009. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a variety of strategies and managers to meet client goals and risk tolerances.

Cory Labre serves as a Financial Advisor within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He applies strategic financial planning to help clients secure and grow their wealth, focusing on creating personalized Wealth Management strategies tailored to individual life goals and circumstances. His approach integrates comprehensive considerations such as tax minimization, investment portfolio construction, insurance benefits, estate planning, gifting, and charitable giving. With experience in areas including education planning, employee benefits, executive compensation, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, sports and entertainment clients, and retirement income, Cory combines his expertise with his background as a lifelong hockey player and coach. This team-oriented perspective informs his commitment to prioritizing clients' interests and addressing a full range of financial challenges and opportunities. Cory holds a Bachelor's Degree from Towson University and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is also involved in his community as a youth ice hockey coach. Outside of work, he enjoys activities such as basketball, biking, camping, fishing, hiking, ice hockey, ice skating, music, spending time with family, and watching movies.

Jason Henderson is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. He partners with clients to develop, implement, and monitor customized financial strategies aligned with their unique goals. With over 17 years of experience, he leverages Fidelity's advanced tools and resources to provide guidance that helps clients make confident financial decisions. Prior to his current position, Jason was a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2025. He also served as Vice President and Premier Banker at Truist from 2016 to 2022, and as Assistant Vice President and Financial Center Manager at Bank of America from 2009 to 2016. Jason holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, his personal interests include fitness, football, museums, outdoor adventures, reading, and traveling.

Madison Gary is a financial advisor with Merrill in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Madison worked at Bank of America, N.A. for six years. Outside of finance, Madison has experience with the Columbia Association Aquatics and Continental Pools LLC. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Chadwick Chilcot is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill, LPL Financial, M&T Bank, and Stifel. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Harry Ford III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and at Citigroup Global Markets since 2006. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and scenario modeling.

Gary Marino is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 44 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2009 and also works with City National Bank. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs with tailored portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm utilizes a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers and provides clients with options such as tax management and responsible-investing screens.